From the O.J. Simpson trial to Johnny Depp’s legal bout with Amanda Heard, prominent figures who find themselves in court are often forced to share those proceedings with the rest of the country via photographs and televised coverage. In the current case of Sean “Diddy” Combs facing charges related to sex trafficking, however, its status as a federal court case prohibits cameras from entering the courtroom.
This means, for anyone seeking an inside look at the proceedings, courtroom sketches are your best bet. Thus far, AP’s Elizabeth Williams has provided several that highlight the Bad Boy founder’s demeanor and attitude while on trial. One noteworthy sketch finds the Hip-Hop and R&B producer forming a heart with his hands when he sees his supportive family. Others show the mogul rocking grey hair as he observes the court’s proceedings, including initial witnesses taking the stand and ex-girlfriend, Cassie, testifying against him while 8 months pregnant — and in tears.
See several sketches from the courtroom below.
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Sean Diddy Combs sits at the defense table before the start of jury selection at Manhattan federal court, Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, right, stands and looks at jurors as they file into the jury box at the start of jury selection at Manhattan federal court, Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, far left, looks on from the defense table with his attorneys, as a prospective juror, far right, answers questions posed by Judge Arun Subramanian, center, at Manhattan federal court, Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York.
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Janice Combs, mother of Sean “Diddy” Combs, left, sits with other family members at the start of Combs’ trial in Manhattan Federal Court, Monday, May 12, 2025, in New York.
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Sean Diddy Combs, center, motions a heart sign to his family in attendance as he is escorted out of lock-up by US Marshals, on the first day of trial, Monday, May 12, 2025, in New York.
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Assistant US Attorney Emily Johnson, right, gestures to Sean Diddy Combs, far left, while giving her opening statement the first day of trial at Manhattan federal court, Monday, May 12, 2025, in New York.
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Sean Diddy Combs, left, stands as his defense attorney, Teny Geragos, gives her opening statement to the jury on the first day of trial in Manhattan federal court, Monday, May 12, 2025, in New York.
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First witness Intercontinental Security Officer Israel Florez testifies on the witness stand in Manhattan federal court on the first day of trial, Monday, May 12, 2025, in New York.
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Witness Daniel Philip walks into the courtroom in Manhattan federal court, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in New York.
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Former escort Daniel Philip testifies on witness stand on the first day of Sean Diddy Combs’ trial in Manhattan federal court, Monday, May 12, 2025, in New York.
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Cassie Ventura takes an oath before testifying in Manhattan federal court, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in New York.
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Witness Cassie Ventura, far right, answers questions from assistant US Attorney Emily Johnson, left, with Judge Arun Subramanian presiding in Manhattan federal court, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in New York.
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Cassie Ventura wipes tears from her eye while testifying in Manhattan federal court, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in New York.
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Cassie Ventura, right, walks out of the courtroom past Sean Diddy Combs after testifying in Manhattan federal court, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in New York.
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